'Landlords have raised their game': how to find a student flat after clearing
Worried about where to look for accommodation if you got a university place through clearing? Don’t panic – there are still plenty of options
Clearing 2019: what students can expect and how they can succeed
'Young people mature a lot': why universities see a gap year as an asset
‘Your disability isn’t a barrier’: what it's like to go to uni as a disabled person
How to ace a university open day: ‘Plan your time, and who to speak to'
‘Orphanage volunteering’ out, no-fly trips in: how to gap year in 2019
University isn't for everyone: alternatives to going through clearing
Learn by heart: why your passions and interests should decide your degree
Aced your A-levels? Find a last-minute course upgrade through adjustment
Change course: how to rethink your degree if you miss your grades
On the day
Keep calm and carry a personal statement: staying cool during clearing
Family
‘They kept me level-headed’: what parents can do to help during clearing
Lots of schools will have teachers on hand for clearing, but parents can help ease the pressure too
Social media
Prep well, confirm by phone, and hold the emojis
Social media is now a core feature of the clearing process, and can be useful for planning ahead. Here’s how
Student tips
How secondhand clothes can save student budgets – and the planet
Rents, racism and the climate: why student activists have more to fight for than ever
Ilyas Nagdee
University has long been a formative place for activists, and most campaigns make it easy for newcomers to get involved
Spaghetti, tagines and rosti: a student's guide to meal planning
Look after your health – and your budget – while you study by following a menu full of fresh fruit and veg. But don’t attempt to carry all your groceries home by yourself
Deadlines, distractions and difficult books: how uni differs from school
Leadership, organisation, resilience: how university societies boost your employability
From summer jobs to scholarships – key pointers on paying for your degree
